Capital is still looking for their season's first win. They lost 9-3 to Elk Valley Christian on Friday. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Capital of the 4-3 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in March.
Carolynn Slater was cooking despite her team's loss, going 2-for-3 with two stolen bases and an RBI. Makenzie Davis was another key contributor, scoring a run and stealing a base while getting on base in all three of her plate appearances.
On Elk Valley Christian's side, Avery Evans made a splash no matter where she played. On the mound, she struck out 14 batters over seven innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off four hits. Evans has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than eight strikeouts every time she's pitched this season. Evans was also big at the plate, getting on base in all four of her plate appearances with three runs and a triple.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Maddy Swor, who scored two runs while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances. Another player making a difference was Emily Edwards, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 1-for-3.
Capital's defeat dropped their record down to 0-18. As for Elk Valley Christian, their victory bumped their record up to 11-3.
Capital is on the road again on Monday to play South Charleston at 6:00 p.m. South Charleston will roll in looking for their fifth straight win, something Capital surely won't give up without a fight. As for Elk Valley Christian, they will play host again on Saturday to welcome Meadow Bridge, where first pitch is scheduled at 12:00 p.m. Elk Valley Christian is facing Meadow Bridge at the right time seeing as Meadow Bridge is stuck on a seven-game losing streak.
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